All businesses start from a position of control. After all, it’s usually just one or two people, and it’s easy to feel like you’re in control of everything when you’re just kicking around ideas. But if the idea is good enough, then eventually, things may begin to feel a little overwhelming. You can feel as … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on February 19, 2019 · 3 Comments
When you boost office productivity you also boost the empowerment, confidence and well-being of your team. But how can that be? Hannah Thomas explains. In today’s competitive market, every company is doing their best to be as productive as possible. And it’s no news that your employees play the biggest part in this task. … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 26, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Workplace human error is a component of most businesses. Whilst some of these mistakes may be harmless, others could be costly both to your finances and to your reputation. Because humans aren’t like machines, there’s no easy to fix to workplace human error. However there are things you can do to reduce it and make it … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 15, 2018 · 1 Comment
Employee benefits can make you stand out from other employers. If you want to attract and retain the right people, there are five employee benefits you should be offering. Something that adds value to any employment position is employee benefits. When an employee signs up for a job with you, they expect to receive compensation … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on September 27, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Vibrant office ideas aren’t about painting all the walls a headache inspiring red or orange. It is about productivity, brand management and increased sales. As the owner of an exciting, well designed small business, it can be easy to forget some of the smaller tasks, like vibrant office ideas, while pursuing the larger matters of … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on August 17, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Your office break room can be a far more important place than you realise. Whether you are a business owner or employee, Lana Hawkins has investigated 5 ways having an office break room can improve your company culture. It’s widely known that office design holds great importance for the success of a business. However, even … Continue reading →
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Creating small business success is an endless challenge. However, it’s something you can achieve if you work at it and keep learning along the way. Two of the things that matter most for your small business success are its safety and functionality. Ensuring the status, infracture and employees of your business are always safe and … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on December 7, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Working for a bad boss can be hell. Anyone can get to a superior position, but not everyone has the leadership skills necessary for the role. Whilst a bad boss could simply be incompetent, in most cases it’s an issue of bullying or micromanaging that is the problem.I know this situation first hand, unfortunately. You … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 22, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Whether you’ve found yourself in a position of leadership or if you’ve always wanted to start your own business, something we need to learn as leaders is how to, well, lead people. People look to us for knowledge and direction so if we’re unable to provide our staff with a purpose, it can be … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 15, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Poor performance in the workplace can be caused by a variety of factors. However ALL solutions to solve it lie with the business owner. Employees need to be on point if a business is going to be successful. From output and efficiency to lead generation, the workforce impacts almost every facet of a firm… as … Continue reading →
Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 10, 2017 · Leave a Comment
From Sole Trader To An Agency – Here’s How You Make The Leap For many freelancers, working as a sole trader is enough of a challenge for them. But there are those who crave for more opportunities, and want to take their trades even further. Does that sound like you? Well, if you are currently … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 5, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Employee care can be one of the biggest issues employers face when it comes to productivity, loyalty, and company ambassadorship. How many times have you worked at a company that has no demonstrative employee care? Whether it’s due to neglect or because they force you to work too much overtime, it’s incredibly difficult to cope … Continue reading →
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Communication barriers are one of the biggest issues facing companies today. There are many common issues that pop up no matter how small or large a business is, and they always lead to one problem: a lack of communication. For instance, perhaps a piece of software you created received a lot of hate due to … Continue reading →
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The modern customer base never sits still. Marketing conventions are constantly changing, and the businesses that gain a real advantage are often the ones that aren’t afraid to try new ideas. In this kind of environment, it can be very hard to get your marketing team running as efficiently as possible, and churning out … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on March 25, 2017 · 1 Comment
Satisfied staff is what many businesses rely upon to get work DONE! Employees give a company the power to accomplish much more than it would with just you by yourself. But, employees will cost top dollar. And, it will take some work to make sure that you get the right ones. Once you’ve gone … Continue reading →
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